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State of Michigan
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State Administrative Manager 15
State of Michigan
Civil Rights
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$96,491 - $138,794
per year
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves helping manage and resolve civil rights complaints in Michigan's Department of Civil Rights, including overseeing investigations, mediations, and community outreach efforts.
It supports the director in ensuring fair treatment and equal protection under the law.
A good fit would be someone with legal expertise and experience in handling discrimination cases who is passionate about public service and administrative leadership.
Key Requirements
- Juris Doctorate degree
- Membership in good standing with the Michigan Bar
- Four years of professional experience in relevant legal or administrative roles
- Ability to manage civil rights complaint investigations and resolutions
- Skills in mediation, reconsideration, and outreach activities
- Experience in administrative law enforcement or similar government work
- Strong organizational and leadership abilities for team oversight
Full Job Description
This position is being filled as Limited Term. There is a possibility that it may become permanent, but that is not guaranteed.The Michigan Department of Civil Rights (MDCR) has one of the most important roles in state government – so important that the Michigan Civil Rights Commission (MCRC) is enshrined in the Michigan Constitution: to investigate allegations of unlawful discrimination and to secure the equal protection of civil rights. MDCR was created in 1965 to carry out the work of the Commission.
MDCR is an administrative law enforcement agency with investigative and enforcement authority. The Enforcement Process includes all of the tasks performed when a customer interacts with MDCR about a civil rights-related need or concern, including investigation and resolution of complaints of discrimination, outreach and education, and community engagement. This position assists the Director of Enforcement in the management, overview, and resolution of civil rights complaints that are within mediation, reconsideration, outreach activities and similar management responsibilities.
Position Description
Requirements
This position generally requires a Juris Doctorate and membership in good standing with the Michigan Bar, as well as four years of professional experience. Specific information on the education and experience required for different class levels is in the job specifications for the State Administrative Manager class.Additional Information
Please attach your resume, cover letter, and applicable official transcripts to your application.An official transcript must bear the college/university certification (e.g., seal, logo, watermark, and /or letterhead), Registrar's signature, and date. A transcript with these requirements, with the stamp "Issued to Student" is accepted as an official transcript. Unofficial transcripts will NOT be accepted. An unofficial transcript is: (1) an internet copy printed from the college/university student web account; (2) a transcript stamped with "Student Copy," and (3) a transcript that is labeled as "Unofficial." The official transcript must be scanned and attached to the electronic NEOGOV Civil Service application with one of the following file extensions: pdf, doc, docx, txt, or rft. Degree certificates are not accepted. When attaching transcripts, please name the college/university for each transcript attached.
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